29 December 2008
Brandon Gien, Executive director, Australian International Design Awards on the Hudson Hotel, New York.
"If you go to New York, a stay at the Hudson is a must. The place exudes good design from every corner and makes you feel special from the second you arrive. The lobby is surrounded by a stunning creeping ivy that covers the entire ceiling - checking in is an experience alone. The rooms are quintessential Philippe Starck design, from the timber walls right down to the basin. Then there's the bar, super-chic from floor (complete with under-lights) to ceiling. Don't forget to look up. The place is just too cool for words."
Hudson Hotel
356 West 58th Street, New York, USA.
Source: Qantas the Australian Way May 2008